The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 183 Jessica Helps

"Why aren't you eating?" Michael mumbled through a mouthful of bread, glancing at Emily who was just sitting there, not even touching her fork.

"I'm not hungry," Emily shrugged, clearly lying.

"But you made so much food," Michael pointed out.

He was just making an observation, but Emily, feeling extra sensitive, took it the wrong way. "I'll pay you back for all this," she snapped.

Michael looked puzzled, "What are you talking about?"

"The food," Emily clarified.

"Emily, are you out of your mind?" Michael asked, bewildered.

"Yeah, I'm really messed up right now. The rumors are cleared, the stock's bouncing back, and now you think I'm a burden? Fine, I'll move out," Emily shot back, standing up to leave. Michael quickly got up and blocked her path. "When did I ever say that? Emily, stop with the moving out talk. I've been swamped and exhausted, I can't keep comforting you."

His words were straightforward and sincere. He looked at Emily, feeling a wave of helplessness wash over him.

Emily felt it too, so she stopped arguing and just watched Michael sit back down.

"Haven't the rumors been cleared up?" Emily asked, taking a few sips of juice, feeling defeated.

thing, but the shareholders... they caused such a mess, ignoring me and Grandpa. I can't just let that slide," Michael said, tearing off another

lion, ready to pounce. That

ate breakfast

her juice and caught a reflection in the glass. It reminded her of Bryan.

teamed up, Smith Corporation would get stronger with Watson's support, and Watson could use Smith's strength to bounce back. It would be a win-win, and no one would dare mess with Bryan or try to oust Michael.

Michael shot it down immediately. "You want me to make peace with

frustrated. "I just want you to work with

Bryan made him tense. "Working with Watson means working

his bread, wiped his mouth, and stood

"It's not over. Don't think about moving out. I'll keep paying you, and you have

Michael went upstairs to wash up, leaving Emily

group of people Emily thought should vanish first, it

"It's me, Jessica."

to

a brilliant idea. She could get Smith Corporation and Watson Corporation to work together without bruising Michael's ego by asking Jessica for help.

where are you?

you're the best! I'm filming in Emerald City. Unlike heartless Bryan

up, Emily got Jessica's location and told the

issues. That was good;